Wishes Granted
Wishes are the cornerstone the Make-A-Wish Foundation® is founded on and we look forward to seeing every wish come true. Wishes can be small or large, simple or elaborate, but they are all important.
Below are some wishes that we’ve been proud to have helped make come true!
Local Wish Stories
“I wish to go...to Hawaii”
Daren, Age 7
Daren is an outgoing 7-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, a heart condition. When Daren met with Make-A-Wish, he told us he wished to visit Hawaii because “it is so beautiful and I want to see Pearl Harbor and the ship that was blown up and sunk and be able to talk to real life soldiers.” Daren had many things he wished to accomplish on his trip, and he was excited to learn that he would soon be on his way to Hawaii. Read More
“I wish to have...a polar bear adventure”
Trista, Age 13
“I wish to go to...San Diego”
Michael, Age 4
Michael is a 4 year old boy who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. His wish was to go to San Diego. His eyes sparkled when he found out he and his family would be spending five fun-filled days in San Diego. Read More
“I wish to go... to Disney World.”
Thomas, Age 5
During his interview with the Make-A-Wish® wish granters, they found out that Thomas always dreamed of going to Walt Disney World® Resort. Read More
“I wish to go... to New York.”
Jorian, Age 16
Jorian’s one true wish was to visit New York City! He loves history and couldn’t wait to experience all that the Big Apple had to offer. Jorian’s trip to New York City was very eventful! They were able to see a Broadway show, the Empire State Building, Yankee Stadium, and even the Statue of Liberty! Read More
“I wish to go... to Hawaii.”
Mariesha, Age 18
From the beautiful beaches to the mesmerizing sunsets the trip was an amazing experience for Mariesha and her family. Read More
